96778 Zip Code Profile

96778 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Pahoa, Hawaii. Median household income here ($27,168) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($204,600) are significantly above average for the Hilo area.

The average family income here is $38,502/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 96778 is $32,560.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 96778 earn an average of $22,841/year. Women earn only $18,443/year.

3,590 people in 96778 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 96778? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 96778 is 32.9 minutes!

The median age here is 39. There are 7,335 men and 7,074 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 5,807 people (out of the 14,409 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,753 homes, and 41 businesses every day. 66 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

96778 Zip code is located in the Hawaii-Aleutian time zone at 20 degrees latitude and -155 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 336 feet above sea levell.

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• Alii Garden Market Place
• Eden Roc Estates Community Hui
• Fern Forest Town Market
• Hilo Coffee Mill Market @ The Mill
• Hilo's Farmers Market
• Honokaa Farmers Market
• HOVE
• Ka' U Farmers' Market
• Keaau Village Farmers Market
• Keauhou Farmers Market
• Kekela Farm
• Kekela Farm Market
• Kona Pacific Farmer's Cooperative Farmers' Market

• Lanakila
• Mamo Street Market
• NELHA Fish Farmers Market
• Panaewa Hawaiian Home Lands Farmers Market
• Puu Pulehu Loop
• South Kona Fruit Stand
• The Market Place
• Volcano Farmers Market
• Waikoloa Village
• Waikoloa Village Farmers Market
• Waimea Homestead Farmers Market, Inc.
• Waimea Town Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 14,409
• White Population: 8,992
• Black Population: 389
• Hispanic Population: 2,019
• Asian Population: 4,904
• Hawaiian Population: 4,891
• Indian Population: 888
• Male Population: 7,335
• Female Population: 7,074
• Median Age: 39
• Median Age of Males: 39
• Median Age of Females: 39

• Geography

• Region: West
• Division: Pacific
• State: Hawaii
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Hilo HI
• County: Hawaii
• City: Pahoa
• Longitude: -154.9
• Latitude: 19.5
• Elevation: 336 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 808

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,328
• Drive alone: 2,368
• Carpool: 865
• Public transit: 12
• Ride bikes or walk: 66


• Average commute time: 32.9 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 73
•    5 - 9: 185
•    10 - 14: 300
•    15 - 19: 390
•    20 - 24: 274
•    25 - 29: 208
•    30 - 34: 778
•    35 - 39: 139
•    40 - 44: 213
•    45 - 59: 494
•    60 - 89: 121
•    90 plus: 153

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $204,600
• Average Annual Household Income: $36,261
• Businesses: 80
• Employees: 890
• Annual Payroll: $19,896,000
• Average Family Income: $38,502
• Median Family Income: $27,168
• Average Income for Men: $22,841
• Average Income for Women: $18,443

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 02
• Congressional District Land Area: 6231.0
• Sr Senator: Brian Schatz (D)
• Jr Senator: Mazie K. Hirono (D)
• US House Representative: Tulsi Gabbard (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 001
• State FIPS Code: 15

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Primary Schools

Keonepoko Elementary School

15 540 Kanakai Boulevard

Pahoa, HI 96778

(808) 965-2131

Pahoa Elementary School

15 3030 Puna Road

Pahoa, HI 96778

(808) 965-2141

High Schools

Pahoa High & Intermediate School

15 3038 Puna Road

Pahoa, HI 96778

(808) 965-2150

Other Schools

Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Sciences Pcs

15 2874 Pahoa Village Road

Pahoa, HI 96778

(808) 965-3730

Kua 'o Ka La Public Charter School

Highway 137 At Mile Marker 10

Pahoa, HI 96778

(808) 965-5098